Eastern Mennonite University’s second annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of students of color. The event, sponsored by Multicultural and International Student Services and Black Student Union, ... read more about Honorees don special stoles in preparation for EMU Commencement
Jeremiah Hines’ senior theater project, “Redefine Me,” is breaking the norms: of gender, American culture, costume design, and senior projects themselves. “Redefine Me” is a costume showcase which will be ... read more about Theater major ‘redefines’ the senior project with boundary-breaking costume showcase
Each year, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) engages in a rigorous process to select recipients for the prestigious Yoder Scholarships. Established in 1993 and named for alumni Carol and Paul R. Yoder Jr., the ... read more about Bringing strong ties to EMU, 2017 Yoder Scholars come from Mississippi and Kenya
Some 500 voices joined in the litany of investiture today to welcome and bless Eastern Mennonite University’s ninth president, Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman, during the inaugural ceremony at Yoder Arena. ... read more about EMU celebrates the inauguration of its ninth president, Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman
This course has been postponed until fall 2017. Please contact the Zehr Institute program director at patience.kamau@emu.edu for more information. The Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice announces a special webinar ... read more about Zehr Institute webinar and online course focus on police-community partnerships and restorative justice practices
Each year, a group of undergraduate and graduate students from Eastern Mennonite University studying restorative justice travel to Graterford State Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania for a unique opportunity to learn ... read more about EMU students see restorative justice principles in action during annual visit to Graterford correctional facility
From June 22-25, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) hosts “Crossing the Line: Women of Anabaptist Traditions Encounter Borders and Boundaries,” a conference on the theme of women in the Anabaptist tradition ... read more about EMU to host June 22-25 conference on border- and boundary-crossing women in the Anabaptist tradition
Eastern Mennonite University students participated in four Y-Trips over spring break March 4-12. The trips were sponsored by Y-Serve (formerly known as Young People’s Christian Association), a program of EMU Campus ... read more about Spring break Y-Trips immerse students in history and service
Riad Jarjour is a Syrian-Lebanese scholar, pastor and peacebuilder whose work has focused on Muslim-Christian relationships since the 1970s. On March 15 and 16, he visited Eastern Mennonite University to ... read more about Syrian-Lebanese pastor and interfaith peacebuilder still has ‘hope for new Syria’
For 15 students participating in a resilience training at Eastern Mennonite University, one role-play activity hit close to home. The small-group skits were focused on inviting students to learn how ... read more about Refugee teens discover strengths and work to smooth newcomers’ paths with Harrisonburg High’s Peer Leader program